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kathryn
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Do you weigh at the same time when you weigh yourself? It should be done first thing in the morning (after doing your 'business') to get a more accurate reading.
Before menopause, I could often hold on to an extra 5 pounds of pre-menstrual water weight, which may be part of what you are experiencing.
Also, after you do an intense weight workout, your body may hold on to more fluids temporarily.
Before menopause, I could often hold on to an extra 5 pounds of pre-menstrual water weight, which may be part of what you are experiencing.
Also, after you do an intense weight workout, your body may hold on to more fluids temporarily.
JanetP1507
Cathlete
Maybe this will help: http://cathe.com/weight-gain-myths
Also, Cathe posted a few months ago that the scale fluctuates as much as 4 pounds a day for her as well (although I can't find that post, maybe someone else can).
Also, Cathe posted a few months ago that the scale fluctuates as much as 4 pounds a day for her as well (although I can't find that post, maybe someone else can).
Elle_p
Cathlete
If you have been eating right and exercising then perhaps you are retaining water. If that's the case then try and drink more water.
Watch out for the sodium content in food which can cause bloating and try and weigh yourself at a consistant time (maybe first thing in the morning).
I know it's frustrating when the scale doesn't show all of your hard work but hang in there!
Watch out for the sodium content in food which can cause bloating and try and weigh yourself at a consistant time (maybe first thing in the morning).
I know it's frustrating when the scale doesn't show all of your hard work but hang in there!
MidgetDogg
Cathlete
Mine fluctuates between a 3 lb range during the month, weighing myself first thing in the morning. And by a few pounds during the day. It's normal.
LadyPakenham
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I think it's normal to fluctuate up to five pounds (currently I range from 146 to 151). And make sure you weigh yourself in the morning, before eating or drinking, and after going to the bathroom. That scale is kind of touchy. 
Traildoggie
Cathlete
Is it the scale itself? I had one that varied by 4-5 lbs depending on absolutely nothing. It drove me crazy, I could never trust it. I finally got smart and weighed myself several times in an hour and got a variety of readings. I gave it to goodwill and bought a digital scale that's reliable. I don't always like the number but it doesn't wander all over.
Thanks everyone. I weighed this morning right after doing jackie warners weight workout and I think My cycle might start to but its been so unpredictable these days. I just think 3yrs ago I was 124lb and now I have been fluctuating between 133and 137 the most ive ever weighed! Yikes!!!! I am only 5 2 1/2. I felt great at 124, hell Id be happy at 128 at this point! I wont give up, just gotta find what will work for me and my changing body, turned 41 this year and it's getn harder to maintain. Thanks again!
Fit_mommy
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Lately the numbers have been doing nothing but pissing me off so I gave up on them for now.
I judge my progress by how I look in the mirror and how my clothes fit and I must say...the result is the exact OPPOSITE of what happens when I jump on the scale, use my omron handheld or pull out the measuring tape!
I don't get it but I'll take it!
so I gave up on them for now. I judge my progress by how I look in the mirror and how my clothes fit and I must say...the result is the exact OPPOSITE of what happens when I jump on the scale, use my omron handheld or pull out the measuring tape!
I don't get it but I'll take it!